The Spatial Evolution of Rome

Rome is more than just the vast Ancient Rome. It is termed "TheEternal City" for a reason. Throughout the ups and downs of history, Rome has prevailed and continues on, and is considered one of the major birth places of the western civilization.

This website is will cover not a history of Rome, but an account of thespatial evolution of the city of Rome.

Rome has endured over the ages from one major aspect (though many other factors have shaped it's evolution over the millennia). The primary reason for Rome's existence is its status as a capital. It grew as the seat of the Roman Empire, continued after the empire's fall because of its seat of the Catholic Church, and grew exponentially after Italy was unified in 1871 and once again assumed its capital status. More about the various stages in its evolution can be found below: